615Preps Podcast

Our final Midstate :48 of the 2022 season is a discussion on NIL just being passed in Tennessee, Mr. Football winners and a BlueCross Bowl recap. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

A loaded show features the Mr. Football finalist lists, an early look at some notable games being scheduled for the 2023 season, a new Player of the Week, and picks for all 12 TSSAA Division I state semifinal games being played this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Recorded live on Wednesday evening before the third round of the playoffs, we discuss the Division I quarterfinals and Division II semifinals, name a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week and discuss Metro Nashville's announcement for new playing fields for MNPS schools. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We discuss Mr. Football semifinalists, initial region alignments for the next two seasons, naming a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week, and pick key second-round playoff games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We take a look at each area playoff bracket ahead of Friday's first-round matchups, name a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week and pick 10 of the area playoff games in "Who 'Ya Got?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

This week's show includes a look at the teams that elected to play up in classification the next two years, a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week, and an extra-large version of "Who 'Ya Got?" as the crew picks 15 games for the final week of the regular season. Follow us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/615Preps Facebook: facebook.com/615Preps Instagram: instagram.com/615preps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Ensworth head coach Roc Batten joins the show ahead of the Tigers' Thursday night region game against Brentwood Academy. We discuss classification specifics, the latest AP rankings and debate how close is too close when it comes to walls on the sidelines. A new Player of the Week is named and we pick 10 top games for Week 10 in "Who 'Ya Got?" This and every Midstate :48 episode this season is driven by Miracle Auto Group in Gallatin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

East Robertson head coach Chase Brooks joins the show ahead of the Indians' crucial Region 4-2 contest at Westmoreland, Scott visits Beech to check out some more Gridiron Eats, a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week is named, and we make our picks for the top area games involving two local teams on "Who 'Ya Got?" with a light schedule this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

A look at where each region stands entering the final month of the regular season, a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the week is named, our Spotlight Series game for Week 9 is revealed, and picks for a lighter slate of games this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Blackman head coach Chandler Tygard joins the show to discuss the Blaze's matchup with top-ranked Oakland, a new Gridiron Eats segment, the game picks for a tough Week 7 slate, and a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week is named. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We give our thoughts on each classification at the regular season's midway point, make picks for Week 6 area games, name a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week and check out some Gridiron Eats at East Robertson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We chat with Gallatin head coach Chad Watson ahead of the Green Wave's game at Hendersonville, name a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week and make our picks for Week 5 games around the area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We chat with Ravenwood head coach Will Hester before the Raptors are set to host Oakland this week. A closer look at the top 10 teams in each class after three weeks, plus a fresh week of games to pick in "Who 'Ya Got?" are on tap. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

DeKalb County head coach Steve Trapp joins the show ahead of the Tigers' key region opener against Macon County in Week 3. A new Player of the Week is named and our Week 3 picks for key games are in as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Our first weekly show for the 2022 season features chats with Independence head coach Scott Stidham, CPA head coach Ingle Martin and CPA senior quarterback Thomas Vaccaro ahead of the Eagles and Lions squaring off in our season-opening Spotlight Series game. We also discuss what the TSSAA did (or perhaps more importantly, didn't do) regarding classification. Who 'Ya Got returns and Reggie makes his season debut picking the top 10 games, highlighted by his Independence-CPA pick. This and every Midstate :48 episode this season is driven by Miracle Auto Group in Gallatin, Tenn. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We close out Preview Week with a look at the Division II area schools as well as three teams either with new programs or returning to 11-man football in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

It's Class 6A preview day as the largest group of teams in our coverage area is up for discussion. We're also discussing some of the notable Thursday night games taking place in 2022 as there will be local games played on Thursday every week of the regular season this year. This episode, and all Midstate :48 episodes this season, is presented by Miracle Auto Group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Class 4A and 5A area teams each get their turn in the preseason spotlight, as well as discussion about the new area head coaches for the 2022 season. This episode, and every Midstate :48 episode this season, is presented by Miracle Auto Group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Our preseason preview week begins with a look at area teams in Class 1A, 2A and 3A, plus some of the rule changes for 2022. This episode, and every Midstate :48 episode this season, is presented by Miracle Auto Group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

This episode of Coaches and 'Cue comes from The Lipstick Pig in Smithville, Tennessee, just up the street from DeKalb County High School. Tiger head coach Steve Trapp sits down with us for this session as the longtime DeKalb County leader reflects on his intro to coaching, how the community rallies around the Tigers and more. We also sit down with Jeff Cawthorn, owner of The Lipstick Pig, and get some backstory on the establishment which will celebrate its first anniversary on July 1, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Our second Coaches and 'Cue episode this offseason features Donelson Christian Academy head coach Paul Wade, entering the 2022 season with his Wildcats in a position to defend their Division II-Class AA BlueCross Bowl state championship. This episode comes from Papa Turney's BBQ in Hermitage, at the marina at Nashville Shores, which features live music every week. Visit papaturneysbbq.com for more information. Follow us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/615Preps Facebook: facebook.com/615Preps Instagram: instagram.com/615preps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

The first of our Coaches 'N 'Cue shows for the 2022 offseason comes from Jim 'N Nick's in Murfreesboro with Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy. Creasy's Patriots repeated as Class 6A BlueCross Bowl state champions in 2021, and he sits down with us to talk about his career, maintaining a winning program, and some driver's education teaching stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

After a week away due to some illness, the guys return to finish up with BlueCross Bowl reaction, Mr. Football winners and talking about the players signing during the early signing period in our final episode of the 2021 season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Breaking down the BlueCross Bowl championship games involving teams from our coverage area. CPA vs. Lipscomb Academy DCA vs. Nashville Christian MBA vs. McCallie East Nashville vs. Alcoa Page vs. Powell Summit vs. Oakland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

The crew discusses the Division I semifinal round, Mr. Football finalists and hears from Trousdale County running back Bryson Claiborne and head coach Blake Satterfield after the Yellow Jackets' 23-0 victory at Watertown in the Class 2A quarterfinals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris, Scott and Tom answer some mailbag questions entering the third round of the TSSAA playoffs and we hear from Page quarterback Jake McNamara after the Patriots' 20-15 win over Nolensville in the second round. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris, Scott and Tom break down some key matchups for the second round and hear from Lebanon senior Kemontez Logue and head coach Chuck Gentry after the Blue Devils' 42-7 victory over Stewarts Creek in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris, Scott and Tom break down the playoff bracket for area teams and pick winners from some of the best first-round playoff games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

This week's episode is all about how each region stands heading into the final week of the regular season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris and Scott chat with an original member of the crew, Christian Kaposy, now with the Green Hill Sports Network and 104.5 The Zone about the Hawks season, plus picks for some of the top games including the big CPA-Lipscomb Academy showdown. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We take a look toward the postseason and examine how the playoffs are starting to shape up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

As the regular season hits its final month, we take a look at some of the playoff races taking shape in Division I classes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris and Scott answer more mailbag questions, look back at some Week 6 action and make their picks for Week 7's best games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

This week's episode features a deep dive into the marquee matchup between Lipscomb Academy and Oakland, a discussion on the latest Power 15 ranking members and picks for a loaded week of strong matchups. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris and Scott hold down the fort in Tom's absence this week, taking mailbag questions in this episode and picking winners for the best Week 5 games in Middle Tennessee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

The crew plays some "word association" with several area teams following the first week of region play. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris, Scott and Tom take a look back at Week 2 happenings, including the sideline incident involving Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer and one of his players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We preview some of the top area games in Week 2, plus look back at some of the games we saw from the sidelines in Week 1. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

We preview some of the top area games in Week 1 on our first weekly edition of the Midstate :48 of the 2021 regular season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our fourth and final preseason preview episode covers the teams and regions in Division II. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Class 6A takes center stage in the third of our four preseason preview shows for 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Class 4A and 5A take center stage in the second of our four preseason preview shows for 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our premiere of the new Midstate :48 opens our season preview series with teams and regions in Class 1A, 2A and 3A. We break down the changes in each region with the new reclassifications and outline our Stadium Club supporter program as well. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss all the coverage coming your way this season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The third episode of Coaches & 'Cue for the 2021 offseason features a sitdown at Edley's Bar-B-Que in Nashville with CPA head coach Ingle Martin as his Lions prepare to defend their Division II-Class AA state championship. We discuss Martin's path into coaching, the challenges of the 2020 season and who is prepared to stand out on the 2021 squad. Follow 615 Preps on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/615Preps Facebook: facebook.com/615Preps Instagram: instagram.com/615preps --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The second episode of Coaches & 'Cue for the 2021 offseason features a sitdown with legendary Metro Nashville head coach Maurice Fitzgerald as he prepares to retire at the end of the school year. The discussion features touches on Fitzgerald's storied career at multiple schools in Nashville, his involvement with the In Full Motion program and some of the challenges of the past three years at Hillsboro as the Burros faced situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of a home field while their new stadium is under construction. This episode comes from Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Nashville. Follow 615 Preps on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/615Preps Facebook: facebook.com/615Preps Instagram: instagram.com/615preps --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our first Coaches & 'Cue of the 2021 offseason features a stop at Slick Pig BBQ in Smyrna (and Murfreesboro) for a chat with Stewarts Creek head coach Ben Caudill to reflect on his first season as the Red Hawks' head coach, from dealing with football in 2020 to the disappointment of their season ending early due to COVID-19. Make sure to check out our YouTube channel for an extended version of this episode with a behind-the-scenes look at the Slick Pig locations in Smyrna and Murfreesboro. Follow 615 Preps on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/615Preps Facebook: facebook.com/615Preps Instagram: instagram.com/615preps --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the 2020 season finale, Chris and Scott recap the BlueCross Bowl championship games, the Mr. Football awards and early signing period notes for area players, plus discussion about the new regions for the next two years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Chris and Scott recap the Division I semifinals and look ahead to the four championship games involving area teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Summit head coach Brian Coleman joins the show to discuss the Spartans' Class 5A quarterfinal win at Beech and their semifinal trip to Henry County, while Chris and Scott determine the Player of the Week and pick the semifinal games with the six remaining area teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

Former Oakland and University of Tennessee offensive lineman Jack Jones joins the show to chat about Battle of the 'Boro memories. Local Mr. Football finalists are named, as well as the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for the second round of the playoffs. An extended "Who Ya Got?" segment has picks for all remaining local teams with the Division II semifinals this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

East Nashville head coach Jamaal Stewart joins the show ahead of the Eagles' Class 3A second round matchup at Pearl-Cohn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support